Neptune Systems Apex Controller

[T-Rock619]

Has anyone heard anything or have any links on the new Apex system? I was thinking of the DA Elite but I want to look at the Apex before I make a decision.

[RussM]

http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55231

[T-Rock619]

thanks Russ. I like Neptune Systems and I like a few features that DA docent have that the Apex does. I think marinedepot is accepting Pre-orders

[Bogg]

This does look like a neat controller... I might get one myself. Thanks for the heads up Russ.

[T-Rock619]

Does anyone know the relase date for the Apex?

[RussM]

Pre-ordering is available now. Estimated first shipping is the week of June 22nd. More details are in this thread: http://www.sdreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55231

[T-Rock619]

prefect. Thanks Russ

[RussM]

Neptune just posted in their support forum that things on track for initial shipping late the week of the 22nd.

[RussM]

Has anyone ordered an APEX yet?

[T-Rock619]

Planning on ordering mine this weekend

[Bogg]

I'm going to see if I can get a deal on these through reef geek maybe if we get several, I'm awaiting the email from Greg.

Not really a deal but incentive indeed.
Hi Ryan,

We sure can. APEX's should be in stock shortly.

Neptune Systems ACJr, AC3 and APEX (coming soon) packages:
3+ - 5% Off
6+ - 10% Off
10+ - 12% Off

If you have any additional questions, just let me know. We are here to help!


Warmest Regards,

Greg Morgan

ReefGeek, Inc.

[RussM]

Does anyone have one yet?

[T-Rock619]

Hopefully soon! Should have one in a few weeks

[Chinadave]

It arrived last week and I was really excited!

First impression was that the quality of the material was pretty good. From what I read about the RKE and it being "cheap", I didn't get the same feeling from the Apex. It came with the 8-outlet port, which was nice and plenty (for now).

I plugged in the essentials: Calcium Reactor, heater, chiller just to test it out. I've kept my lighting out of the equation right now so I don't have a single point of failure.

The network features are sah-weet-ness. I even downloaded the iPhone application (AquaNotes) and was impressing my co-workers with the ability to see my fish tank stats from work. LOL.

SETUP:

* Instructions: Not bad - pretty straight forward.

* Calibration: Make sure you also have the liquid to calibrate the pH monitor. Mine was a little bit off.

* Network: setup was very, very simple - it was setup on DHCP and my network was found by the controller within seconds and I was able to use the web browser to go through the settings in about 5 minutes. The more difficult part was setting it up so that I could access it outside of my house (I'm techy, so did it, but if you need help, PM me).

* Outlet setup: The control of each outlet is setup very easily. There are "wizards" that I went through and then did a little bit of the 'coding' as well. Again, I'm used to development/programming, but anyone can do it with less than 5 minutes of messing around.

* Overall: Reallly happy with it. It shows the amps that are being used - it has a maximum of 15amps for 8-outlet box. You can get an upgraded one, but for now, I'm ok with what I have. I will eventually plug in the lights and have them controlled as well.

Oh - I'm leaving for Tahiti in a week...so it's going to be great to be able to keep an eye on my little guys.

Hope that helps, lemme know if you guys have any other questions.

-David

[RussM]

I just finished building full support for the APEX into Reeftronics.